1996 GAZ 3110 vs. 1953 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1996 GAZ 3110 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,692 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 GAZ 3110 (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 1953 Riley Pathfinder.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 GAZ 3110 (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 GAZ 3110 | 1953 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | GAZ | Riley |
| Model | 3110 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2692 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2860 mm |
